Sockwa – The Ideal Slackline Shoes – Review
A few weeks ago I grew tired of watching TV every night, and wanted something to do localy outdoors. Believe it or not, Midland isn’t an outdoor friendly town. We have a few city parks, but nothing that offers decent outdoor recreation. So in an effort to stay active outdoors I took up slacklining
Eco-Vessel 25 oz. Aqua-Vessel Water Bottle – Review
This is the one of several posts contributed by my wife. We hope for this to become a regular segment on MyLifeOutdoors. A valuable resource to women (and their husbands) who love the outdoors (or who, at least, wish to love the outdoors). This is My Wife Outdoors.I pretty much have a water bottle obsession. There, that’s out in the open and I feel tons better. I drink a ridiculous amount of water and like to keep a bottle on
Chaos CTR Adrenaline Multi-Tasker Pro Balaclava – Review
I have a beard. Mostly because I think I look stupid without it, but also because it is a natural insulator. If my wife would let me, I would grow it out more until it was a little thicker. As it is now, its not much against cold and wind. There are days when its just not enough and I need something more substantial to keep my face and neck warm.Chaos CTR Adrenaline Multi-Tasker Pro BalaclavaOn days like that you
Injinji Socks Review
This is the one of several posts contributed by my wife. We hope for this to become a regular segment on MyLifeOutdoors. A valuable resource to women (and their husbands) who love the outdoors (or who, at least, wish to love the outdoors). This is My Wife Outdoors.I have to admit when my husband gave me two pairs of Injinji toe socks to try out and review I could think of no worse torture on earth. You see, I have
Hydrapak 3L Hydration Bladder – Review
When I was a little I loved to take straws from restaurants and attach them end to end to make one long epic straw. I don’t know what the fascination was, but it seems to be a pretty universal one. I have seen countless children, in countless restaurants making the same types of straws. Then you have crazy straws that loopy loop or form glasses or other crazy shapes. There’s just something about long straws that captivates the little kid
Hillsound Trail Crampon and Trail Crampon Pro – Review
Its getting cold and snow is beginning to cover the trails. Most casual hikers have stored their boots away for warmer seasons. But a few diehards will continue to hike the trails regardless of their condition. If you find yourself in this latter group you know the importance of good traction on icy and snowy trails.v The options are endless. It seems like everyone has some form of light crampon available for winter hikes. Hillsound, however, is a company
Klymit Inertia X Frame Sleeping Pad Review
I’m a skeptic, and I’m a gear head. So when I had the opportunity to test and review the Kymit Inertia X Frame, I jumped at the opportunity. From the first time I saw the X Frame I had a hard time believing it would be comfortable. In my mind, the X Frame was for ultraIight junkies that cared more about saving ounces than being comfortable. While I do like saving ounces, I have never been one to sacrifice comfort.
RikSak by Gossamer Gear – Review
I was planning a 4 night backpacking trip in the Pecos Wilderness when some friends and I began talking about summit packs. Our plan was to spend two nights at beautiful Lake Katharine and summit Santa Fe Baldy while we were there. Since camp would already be set up, there was no need to take a huge pack with me to the summit. Many years ago I did and overnight trip with a friend to Guadalupe Peak. When we got ready
Gerber Octane Review – Spring into Adventure Gear Giveaway
Gerber Knives has a large variety of multi-tools all intended for different purposes. I recently had the opportunity to review the Gerber Octane given by the generous people at OutdoorPros.com. The Gerber Octane is a simple tool with a knife, pliers with wire cutters, slot and phillips screwdrivers, a small package opening blade (designed for those hard to open plastic packages)a belt clip, and a bottle opener. Gerber OctaneGerber Octane all ToolsThe Octane is exceptionally light weight, under 6 ounces,
Purificup Water Filter Review – Spring into Adventure Gear Giveaway Backcountry Week
The last time I backpacked in Texas I had to carry 24 pounds of water on my back. This is in addition to the other necessities I needed for the weekend, bringing my pack to a back breaking 50+ pounds. This is due to the astonishing lack of natural water sources on my favorite Texas trails. So when I get an opportunity to backpack along a trail with natural water sources